SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1712, 1 April 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at l Levin. The wedding took place in the Presbyterian Church, Levin, last Wednesday, of Miss Beryl Hansen, daughter of Mrs. Drysdnle, .to Mr. I"red Davies, soil of Mr. John Davies, of Koputaroa.< The llev. A. C. Handerson, M.A., performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her stepfather, Mr. J. Drvsdalc, wore a gown of white satin, iter bridesmaids were Miss li. Davies and Miss K. Johnson, wearing cream silk frocks, and two little girls, Edna Home 'and Eileen Simpson, in white silk frocks. Mr. Norman Porter was best man, and Mr.' J. G. Jhmicson groomsman.

Wedding atDunedin. 1 . A tniiefc wedding tcok place at St. Mary's Church, Morniugton, Dunedin, on Monday; March 17, when Dr. A. S. Moody, of Outram, Otago,/ was united in., mart? I)r : ? na Diigleby, of Napier, Jatc of waikouaiti. Tlie briue, who was given away by Dr. Sidey Allen, was attended by Miss Moody, of Auckland, as bridesmaid, - Mr. Stuart Nicholson being best man.

Wedding at Midhirsi.. At tho Wesloyan Church, Midhirst, on Easter Monday, Miss Lottie Muse, Eecond daughter of Mr. and Mi's. I". Huso, of Hose Villa, Midhirsi, was married to Mr. Walter Vickers, also of Midhirst. The bride, who \vas given away 1 by her father, wore a, gown of white silk, trimmed with silk insertion and cluster of satin roses, and a veil fastened with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white roses and maiden-hair fern, and was attended by her sister, Miss E. Huse, who wore a pretty gown of Wedgwood blue taffetas, trimmed with ruehing anil laco, and a blnck beaver hat. Mr. If. Huso was the best num. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold pendant and chain set with amethysts and pearls, and to the bridesmaid was given a gold bracelet. After the ceremony a reception was held, by the bride's parents in the Town Hall, many guests being present. The bride's mother wore black silk trimmed with lace. .later the bride and bridegroom left for Wanpnul and the North, Mrs. Vickers travelling in a navy blue tailored costume, with Wedgwood blue collar and cuffs, and navy blue beaver hat with plumes.

Among tlie presents received bv Mr. and Mrs. Vickers wero a silver frnit and flower stand aud silver tray from tho, members of the Wesley an Church, •of which. Mrs. Vickers was organist, and a Sible from the Sunday School scholars. The l'ov. C. Griffen performed tho ceremony.. A Kitchen Ev«ning. A very enjoyable evening was spent at "irndeley," Island Bay, last Thursday evening, when Mrs. Forking gave a "kitchen evening" for Miss Hilda Bonnett, whoso marriage takes placo shortly. In spito of rough weather, about 40 were present, and the first part of the evening was taken up with a "euchre tournament," which was won by Mrs. Harper and Mr. Wright. After supner, music was contributed,- and the following assisted witli the programme:—Songs, Misses Minifie. and Bennett. (2), and Messrs. Duncan and M'Gilverio; pianoforte solos, Misses Lockwood and Minififej Mr. E. M'Leon Tccited, and Mrs. Perkins gave a monologue. The evening was brought to a. close by Mr. Bennett returning thanks to Mrs. Ferkins on behalf of liis daughter, Mr. FeTkins replying, and- the Trappy gathor.ing broko up after singing "Auld Lang Syne."

Obituary. 1 The "death took place at the Sommerville Settlement, Mataroa, on Thursday, of Mrs. Donald Macdonald. The deceased lady was born in Kent, and arrived in New Zealand 25 years ago, being married threo years later. She was tho first white woman to settle in the district, where slio and her husband have resided for tho last 19 years. l For the last four years the late Mrs. Macdonald had been in bad health. Slie is survived by a husband and six children.

A flaring robbery occurred in Masterton some time between seven; o'clock on Sunday evening and eight o'clock on Monday morning (writes our correspondent). Tho premises of Mr. A. Henderson, optician and jeweller, were entered from the skylight, and watclies and small goods to the valne of about ,£BO were removed. Tho polico have tlio matter, in band, and tho fingir-prints which were left may afford a clue to the perpotrator. Mrs. Maude E. Knight, a London lady journalist, and a member of the Lyceum Club (who is representing tlio Loudon "Daily Graphic" in New Zealand), was a passenger from England by the Rotorua yesterday. She is visiting New Zealand mostly for health reasons, but Lopes to do a good deal of writing on various New Zealand topics for English papers. Sirs. Godley returned to Wellington, with Major-Genoral Godley, from the south on Sunday.

Somewhat Belated I In recognition of Hip wotk done during the South African War by Jlits May Murray, daughter of General Sir John Hurray, the War Office recently presented lier with the South African War medal. Miss Hurray, who is a brigadier in the Salvation Army, was sent" h,V General Hooth with a staff of Salvationists to South Africa at the end of ::8!)9, and her work in providing soldiers' homes and other agencies. for the welfnrß of the men wns praised l>y Lord Bob«rts, Sir It. Duller, and other officers.

Electric Light Tennis Tournament. The plain' ami fancy tennis tournament postponed from last week on account of the weather took place 011 the Brougham Hill Tennis Clubs courts last evening, The weather was all Hint could 'be desired, the electric light was extremely good, and fully sixty people took part in the tournament, while tliere were a number of spectators watching the (tames, some of which were keenly contested. Representatives from most of the Wellington tenuis clubs took part, and many were in fancy dress. The proceeds derived from the undertaking are ! O be devoted, to the funds of tie Citizens' Easter Carnival, for tho beautifying of the city. Some of the fan:y costumes were extremely well carried out and original in design, and if some of rteni did not fill the hearts of the onlookers with admiration for their beauty, they created much amusement, particularly "Dad" (Mr. Butcher), resplendent 111 nlothes that would havo excited the heartfelt admiration of the most broken-down sundowner that ever tralnped Australia: Exceedingly picturesque and well carried out was the dress of a Maori clueftaiiiess (Mrs. Burton), and an Indian squaw (Miss Howe), with her companion, Mr. Grace, in the dress uf'an Indian brave. Among other noticeable costumes were: Miss Davis ("The Davis Cnp"), Miss Ivy Stevens ("Billiards"), Miss Sva Stevens ("Peggy French," sculptress), Miss Creasey ("Peter Pan"), Mrs. W. E. Howe ("Japanese"), Mrs. Nprris (Lady. Jockey), Mrs. T. A. B. Howe ("Autumn"), Miss Rigg ("Italian Girl"), Miss Jensen ("Geisha Girl"), Miss Tipling ("Queen of Diamonds"), Miss Tingey ("Quaker Girl"),' Miss Bradley ("Colleen"), Miss Sullivan (Nurse), Miss Curtis ("Japanese Girl"), Miss Williams ("Red, (White, and Blue ), Miss de Laundy (Japanese), Mr. Penlington ("Golliwog"), Mr. ChiTlTian ("Frog"), Mr. H. V. Howe ("Pierrot"), Ml'. W. E. Howo ("Father Christmas"), Mr. Instone ("Dutch Girl"),' Mr. Hamev ("Monkey"), Mr. T. A. B. Howo ("Admiral"), Mr. Ward ("Pierrot"), Mr. Henderson i ("Turk"), and' Mr. Bamiield ("Officer'). 'Tiny Town"'was represented by Maurice Burd ("Gentleman"), Ernie Howe ("Fireman"), (Hem Howo ("Adjutant"), Willie I!alph\ ("Baby"), Miss Rita Howe ("Geisha Girl"), Miss Eileen Smith ("Gipsy"), Misis Marjorio Carter ("Fairy"). The fancy-dress toumamenl; will, he continued this evening on the Brouglfam Street Courts, and it js anticipated uiat even more players wlTi tnko part- in it. Play will start at 7 o'clook. !nvo rounds only of tlio tournament wore played off lust evening, and to-night the finals will bo completed.

Mrs. Moreland, of Christchnrch, returned to New Zealand yesterday by the ltotorua from England. Mrs. North Dudley, wifo of Senior Lieutenant Dudley, of H.M.S. New Zealand, arrived in Wellington yesterday by tho Botorua from London. The licv. Mr. Kobertsluiwp, of Dannovirke, Mrs. and Miss Houertshawe, returned to New Zealand yesterday froiji' a visit to. England. Mrs. KnigTit (I/Jndon) arrhed in Wellington yesterday by the Eotiirua. , Mi's. Knight intends publishing a book dealing witfii. New Zealand. Miss Neville (Blenheim) is visiting Mrs. Gilray, Napier. ' Miss Ledger (Nelson) and hor sister are visiting the Hot Lakes district. Mrs. Parsons (Hutt) and her daughter Mrs. Wilton are visiting Carterton. Mr. and Mrs, Russell Duncan (Hawke's Bay) intend leaving, on a visit to Japan at the end of this month.